Don’t miss this opportunity to stay in one of Tuscany’s most spectacular cities while you learn about the famous wines, incredible history, and delicious food that is unique to this area.

You will visit San Gimignano and  castles in Chianti, taste the most prestigious Tuscan wine in Montalcino and create your own lunch during a  hands on cooking lesson.

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DAY 1 • SIENA

After you arrive in Siena, by private transfer from Florence, and get checked into your hotel you will be on your way to discovering this unique medieval town. The beauty and charm of Siena have fascinated visitors throughout history.  Siena’s secrets and her intriguing history will be revealed to you on a guided walking tour before you are free to explore on your own and enjoy lunch. The afternoon will reveal another important aspect of the Tuscan experience. Wine tasting is a “do not miss”, and at the enoteca in the old Medici fortress you will enjoy some of the best wine Tuscany has to offer.

Your dinner will be a fantastic experience in one of Siena’s most famous restaurants.

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DAY 2 • MONTALCINO – St. ANTIMO ABBEY

You will spend your morning learning to prepare Tuscan cuisine at a private cooking course in the heart of Siena. From appetizers to dessert you’ll get hands on experience and enjoy the food you learned to cook for lunch. Hand picked wines to accompany your feast add a special touch to this unique cooking experience. After this incredible morning you’ll head to Southern Tuscany, home of rolling hills, cypress trees and world renowned wines. The king of them all is “Brunello di Montalcino”. The hilltop town of Montalcino and her treasures await you. You will enjoy a guided tasting of this one of a kind wine made with 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, taste wonderful olive oil  and eat in a typical Tuscan dinner in a characteristic restaurant full of charm and atmosphere.

During the day you will also have the chance to visit the beautiful abbey of St. Antimo. Nestled among the olive groves this abbey is said to have been founded by Charlemagne upon his return from the crusades. The monks who live here grace the air with Gregorian chants that lend a mystical element to this beautiful church.

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DAY 3 • SAN GIMIGNANO – BADIA PASSIGNANO – RADDA IN CHIANTI

Seventeen medieval towers enclosed in a fairytale town with breath taking views of vineyards and olive groves can only mean one thing…..you are off to San Gimignano. Once a grand center of commerce and resting point for pilgrims passing through on their way to Rome. San Gimignano fell into decline only to be recently rediscovered for it’s charm and beauty. Here you will have time to soak up the atmosphere, and wander through the small shops. From San Gimignano you will head to Badia a Passignano a small village with an eclectic range of architecture from several periods in history. You will be treated to lunch in the only restaurant that the village offers and will be served a wide range of local specialties. This of course will be accompanied by fine Tuscan wines specifically selected for your lunch. Your afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the characteristic villages that dot the hills of Chianti, including Volpaia and Radda in Chianti. These villages will take you back in time and you will feel the ancient history of feuding city states, noble families, and of course the famous Chianti wines.

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DAY 4

After breakfast we will take you to Florence where you will continue on to your next destination.

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